Salvadorada map!

@DeservedCriticism in regards to the environment of BB and Vampires, it may be the same team who does both.

If I recall correctly, in the stream they referred to the team who created the world as the “environment” team. Not sure if there’s an environment team for each pack or one team that does all worlds for all packs. Further, Windenburg lots and CL apartments are better furnished than those of BB, so not really sure what happened there. If anything it points to time constraints.

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That is definitely also true, yes, and certainly part of the "problem". Like I said, I enjoy the EPs a lot, it's not really a criticism on the packs as such, just a little unease about the way they're announced/explained to us. There just tends to be more scarcity of information in between official EP live streams. Although it's also true that SGNinja's personality meshes rather well with the community, so perhaps he does feel more comfortable coming here & talking to people, I really dunno. But you're right, there's definitely two (mutually reinforcing) sides to this story :)

On topic, I am completely in love with the jungle map. The aesthetic is deeply pleasing and the new mechanics of uncovering unknown areas and having a prominent variety of terrain levels is something I never expected but I'm really excited to explore. <3

The aesthetic of the map is indeed amazing! The way they've implemented movement & restriction here feels very very fun. Just can't wait to go explore :D

Also, anyone else have the feeling that they've used some textures (/inspiration) from C&D (like on the bridges, for example)? Kinda reminds me of that! I also love the wooden structures in C&D, they look better than other wooden textures we'd seen before in TS4, like this here f.ex.:

C&D
https://i.imgur.com/31dKtO1.png

Jungle Adventure
https://i.imgur.com/qYjeT00.png

I like the map size. I also really appreciate that they acknowledged the fake backdrop issue.

I'm very curious about the temple though and the question mark areas. I hope there is a lot of game play in there and less of the multiple choice scenarios. They are ok outside in the world but wouldn't want them in the temple.

"Dannydanbo;c-16327440" wrote:
What is that little table in the second picture? I haven't seen it before, so it must be new, but what does it do?

I was wondering the same thing. I don't think it's an archaeology table ... unless there's two of them or something? Maybe someone else knows :)

"keylimepiesims;c-16325488" wrote:
It’s so cool! I wonder what that island at the bottom is, and how do you get to it?

I didn't even notice that before! Now I'm intrigued.

I was already planning to buy this pack, but the live stream really blew me away. For the first time since Cats & Dogs, I'm truly excited!

Wow!

Honestly this is shaping up to be my favorite GP :)

I was honestly surprised how big and open this world is.

I knew it would use districts to make the world bigger.

What I wish is that the teams would upgrade the old maps to be more like this - especially outdoor retreat - but that doesn't just sound like a lot of work but borderline impossible.

I think with the places with question marks, you will need to do some exploring to open them up, then you can go straight to them once you have. Just a guess.

It's not that much smaller than willow creek or oasis springs if you think about it, it's also a different layout from what I though it was going to be

I love how the waterfalls "set the mood" for romance between Sims! I also love the rainbow effect caused by the falls. It reminds me of my trip I took to Niagara Falls (but in a jungle setting)!